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SPOKANE FALLS AS A RAIL
ROAD CENTER.

4 The writer having for many years
\ lived in Denver, Colorado, has had
considerable opportunity Of observing
| the effect of railroads upon the devel-
! opment of that city. Spokane Falls
is very similar to Denver in its loca-
ton as distributing center, and its
resources are likewise very similar
with the advantages Of mineral belt
of even greater dimensions, and un-
questionably superior surroundings
as to agricultural, timber and pastoral
lands.
Denver for many years had but one
railroad, the Union Pacific, and even
that could only be reached by means
of branch, the Denver Pacific, about
one hundred miles in length; freights
were high and progress slow; in fact,
up to the year 1873 it grew but slow
ly, and, under many difficulties. About
that time the Kansas Pacific neared
completion and the Denver and Rio
Grande commenced pushing it's way
southwardly. This gave Denver a
new start. It became a competitive
railroad town, freights were reduced,
enabling merchants to distribute
goods at wholesale, and, on the other
hand, made it possible to handle ores
which it was impossible to handle ut
profit before on account of high
rates of freight.
In 1875 the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe reached Pueblo, and with
the d. and r.. e., which extended
from Denver to Pueblo, made another
eastern connections; almost simultan-
eously the Colorado Central was
being pushed to Georgetown and the
Denver and South Park towards
Leadville. In spite of the slow re-
covery OF the balance of the country
from the panic of 1873, Denver aevel-
oped rapidly. When the writer
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NEEDED INDUSTRIES.

Where Is such magnificent wa.
ter power rs Spokane Falls possesses,
II is simply question OF time when
a great number Of mills and fac
tories will be built here and operated
successfully. but at present the sur
rounding country Is hardly develop
sufficiently. and the lack of railroad
facilities make rates OF transporta-
ton too high for the profitable man.
ufacture of many lines OF goods.
There are, however, several indus
tries which could even now be en-
gagged In with a reaso nable assurance
OF profit to the owners and advant-
age to the city.
, 1887-12-29
TDE, DOBSON & IDE.
Commission Merchants and
Wholesale Dealers in
Fruits Produce, &c.

Spokane Falls has, during the past
two years become the center OF trade
OF such Il large section Of country
that wholesale houses have become
almost necessity, and where n
necessity exists there Ia always
some one ready to supply II at once.
Hence the wholesale trade OF this
city has become quite an important
factor In the general development
Of the place.
Among the new wholesale estab.
lishments OF the year past, none
stand higher for enterprise than the
commission house Of Ide, Dobson 4
lde. Possessing ample means az
| well as enterprise, Il site was selected
In a con venient location on SprxRue
| street, between Post and Lincoln.
and y handsome three story brick
building with basement and ware
house erected. The entire nrst
hO0r md basement were filed with
a stock Of goods and, September lst
the firm began business. Tney nav
ing since opening by, diligence and
careful attention to Wants Of Gus.
toners, extended their trade over
wide extent Of territory, and are
now doing thriving business.
The house deals In all kinds of
green and dried fruits, -four, butter,
eggs and other produce, poultry and
every thing usually handled In u
first-class commission house.
On all their special lines Of goods
they can make rates to meet any
cOmpeti itfOu,
In the produce liue they haudle
butter and cheese OF the chOicest
eastern creamery brands, keeDing,u
dine assortment from ordinary 10 gilt
edge brands.
In connection with their fruit and
produce they have added hay and
grain wholesale and retail and can
hill orders from one sack OF feed and
one bale Of hay TO carloads Of the
same.
They handle all kinds of green
fruits In their season, and are pre-;
pared TO fill orders OF any kind, es.
terest OF their patrons at heart, they
are very careful to purchase only the
best varieties OF fruit. clear Of worms
and free from any defects whatever,
No firm on the Pacific coast can All
orders with greater satisfaction.
The bulk Of their winter apples sara
grown at a high altitude In southern
Oregon and are noted for perfec lion
and good keeping qualities.
The best brands of -four ara
handled, and In hams, bacon, and
hog products Of all kinds they have
Il choice selection. A full line Of
cigars has been added to the goods
dealt in recently, and on these
they are prepared to make excellent
rates to the trade.
In fact the firm intends to furnish
the trade of this section with every
inducement for purchasing their
supplies of fruits, produce, etc, In
Spokane-Falls, instead Of elsewhere,
and ( uniform courtesy, enterprise
and low prices will do this they will
certainly succeedr
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When you go to Spokane Falls,
Wash. Ter, we would advise you to
call on White IL Tull, real estate agents
three doors east Of the Arlington Ho-
They are ono of our best and most
responsible firms. They undoubtedly
have the most extensive lists Of resi-
dence and business property, acre
tracts, farm lands, water power and
mining properties in the city. Any
information, either by letter or in
person, eheerfully furnished without
delay by them. They sell residence
property on easy terms, one third to
one-half cash, balance on long time,
at reasonable rates Of interest. Don't
fail to go and see this firm before
purchasing elsewhere.
, 1887-12-29

the Manitoba, the Canadian Pacific,
the 0. II. Il NJ, the Union Pacific or
the Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern
will be almost certain to ask some fine
day Ia the near future, what can
you do for us for depot groundsf'
We should prepare ourselves TO
answer this question, and IL il not an
easy one to answer, either. II. r.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-14
Tickets can be found at Portland Theatr
for Redmund-Barry in Rene.
The Kirmess.

The last evening of the Kirmess saw City
Hall, if anything, crowded to a greater ex-
tent than on the evening previous, and the
pictures and dances were as warmly ap-
plauded and heartily encored as before. The
Het-Hof received goodly amount of patron
age, the stocks of goods at the booths were
greatly depleted, the Dutch kitchen disposed
OF quantities of pretzels and coffee. the de-
mand for flowers was excellent, and Mrs.
FISHERS admirable management of her
wooden shoes attracted great attention.
After the tableaux and dances promenade
concert was enjoyed to the music of Gilbert's
excellent orchestra. Mr.. Frank M. FLOYD
was floor director, with A. III. Heseltine.
Walter Lefavor, William V. Bradley, ID. f.
Cooling, Arthur j. Floyd, E. N Greeley, d.
|. Small, Ferdinand S. Crosley, Fred A. Mel
Ter and p. III. Whtehouse as aids.
1t is to be hoped that the results of the
Rirmess will be all that was expected pecu
niarily. Artistically there is no doubt of It.
To the officers of the Ladies' Aid, whose
work has been unremitting, great praise is
due. They are these:
President-Mrs. Z. H. Sargent.
Vice PreSident-Mrs. w. G. Mills
Secretary-MrS. ID. L. Cooling
Treasurer-Mrs. B. A. Heseitine
Executive COmmttee-Mrs w M Stanles
mrs. L, L. Thurston, Mrs. Merrill Place and Mrs
Frank Smonds
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-14
Sudden Deaths.

Dr. Isaac Ilsley Cummings died in this city
yesterday. from stroke of paralysis. The
Doctor had been victim to the disease for
several years. He was son of the late
Hon. Nathan Cummings, and was educated
at Harvard College, graduating in the class
OF 1S46. Among his classmates were Judge
Nathan Webb, Prof. Bridge of Antioch.
Prof. Francis Child of Harvard, Prof. Ellis.
Prof. Fitz Edward Hall, William Thaddeus
Harris, Senator Hoar of Massachusetts,
Prof. Lane of Harvard, Charles Eliot n or
ton, President Short Of Kenyon College, and
Judge Soule of Massachusetts. He took the
degree of M. ID. at the medical school, and
afterwards studied in Paris for long time
He was never in active practice, however
He was an elegant gentleman, and a mos,
agreeable man. A few years ago he married
Mrs. Sherwood, whose daughter recently
married son of Justice Woods of the u S.
Supreme Court.
Mr.. d. l. Deland, the well known fruit
dealer, died suddenly from heart disease
yesterday morning, while about taking the
Maine Central train for the east Mr. Deland
one of our Oldest fruit merchants. He was
was member of Atlantic Lodge of Masons.
He was married three times. and leaves two
daughters, one of whom arried Mr.. Tom
linson, of the firm Of Cousens & Tomlinson,
and the other is unmarried. Mr.. Deland
was " years Of age.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-14
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis.
try of Deeds:
Portland-V. r. Foss to George p. Wescott
81 and other consideration, I's,
Johh PARTON TO Mary J. Frazer. $780,
,. Z. Bussell ct al TO John partition. 5000.
Rosa L. Whtinore to SophrOnia L. Robinson
; and other consideration.
Cape Elzabeth-H. p. and E. G. Bennett to A.
j. Chase. 81 and other consideration
Westbrook- William w. Lamb TO Abbie c. Jor-
dan. 81 and other consideration.
Cumberland-S. w. Hamilton to Anna NJ Blan.
chard. 5000. - -''"-
JoaD Black TO Sarah p. f. Farwei SlOO
Scarboro-J. ii. Leavitt to Henry Howard al
$175. '''e' VI rieiu'
Freeport-E. 9. Soue to II. II. Shaw. $4,000.
1ornam-k Nj Bangs 10 j. l.. Elwell 5000
500. a. Aiuuon'
Brunswick-Robert Jordan ct al. to ]. A. Dono-
Mary f. Chase ct al, to +. Grover $500.
S125, ~ "' y ienney;
,Bridgton-W. b. Hamden to Alpha P. Abbott.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-14
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

Cold and cloudy, with warmer tempera-
ure at night yesterday
The Wheel Club used their new and ele-
CANT quarters in Beaver Block for the first
time last night.
Courtney is not satisfied with the pool
match which he lately played with Haskell
and has challenged him to play another.
Vincent Chautauquan Circle will meet
this evening with Mr.. Weston, No. 81 Lo-
Gust street.
-9fbe beautiful pictures of the Volunteer
and Thistle on exhibition in Senters win
dow were manufactured of white satin.
They are owned by Mr.. L. b. Mallet.
The meeting of the Unitarian Woman's
Auxiliary has been postponed to Friday af-
ternoon. October 81, at 8 o'clock, in the usual
place.
The Rev. Henry Blanchard, pastor of Con-
gress street church. will preach next Sun
day morning on "The Doomed Doctrine. and
the American Board of Foreign Missions"
In the evening the second Vesper Service
will be held.
Tomorrow evening, in their march, the
Salvation Army will represent the "Five
wise and the five foolish virgins" as given
Ia the parable Of the .Coming of the Bride.
groom" They will start from their barracks
at O'Clock and march up Congress and
down Middle streets.
The evening trips of the Congress street
cars via. Spring, Neal and Vaughan streets
and of the Spring street cars via Congress
and Vaughan streets will be discontinued
after this date. Cars of both lines will run
over the same routes in the evening as in the
day time. Trips will be resumed over the
Middle street tracks between Market Square
and the Post Office at noon today
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-14
New Granite Car.

Yesterday forenoon new car, constructed
especially for the transportation of heavy
granite blocks, passed through the city
bound west, on its trial trip. 1t was laden
with a granite monument weighing between
16 and IS tons. The car was made by the
Portland Company for the Hallowell Granite
Works. The car is much lower and stronger
than the ordinary platform car, but its trial
trip has not been wholly successful and it is
now at the Portland Company's works where
it will be repaired before going further west.
A monument weighing about 40 tons is soon
to be shipped on It.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-14
CHURCH UNITY.
Addresses Delivered at st. Pau,,s
Church Last Evening.

The Church Unity Service at st. PauPs
church las evening was well attended. Az
ter shortened form Of Vespers with special
prayers for the reunion of all Christians.
The Right Reverend H. A. Nicely, d. D., the
Bishop of Maine. made short address. He
first read the declaration of the House of
Bishops. Regretting the unavoidable alb
sence of Rev. Mr.. Gwynne, he reserved the
rest of his remarks till the others had
spoken.
The Rev. A. W. Little, rector of ST. Pauls,
followed. The gist of his speech was that in
order to unite all Christians, you must have
an ecclesiastical foundation as basis, or
nucleus, to start with that foundation must
be deep, going down to the bedrock of prim-
tive Catholicity, and broad. Mr.. Little
claimed that Romanism, or Latin Chris
tianity y as he called it, while grandly deep
In its historic continuity and its precious
treasures of Apostolic truth. had no breadth.
1t kept narrowing the old faith by new re-
strictive dogmas. We had seen two new
dogmas's added within thrty-ive years, til g
last of which narrows the circle of honest
Roman Catholics to those who are capable of
believing that all the Bishops of Rome are
'.infallible."
Professionalism is broad, but not deep; Ro-
manism is deep, but not broad. What, then,
is wanted2 ! answer Liberal Catholicism
Christianity at once apostolic and free,
ecclesiastical and scriptural, historic and re-
formed, deep and broad in word, compre-
hensiye. In all charity and common sense
submit, is not this the ideal basis of unity?
The Presbyterian Doctor Shields has re-
Gently said that if the reunion of American
Christianity ever comes, sit must come
through the spirit of Protestant Catholicism,
of which the English Liturgy, properly
amended and enriched, would be the best
conceivable embodiment"
And the staunch Romanist, De Maistre,
said: IF Christians ever come together
again, as they all desire, it is evident the
movement mustloriginate with the English
Church."
Mr.. jackson. speaking from a layman's
standpoint, said thai he had little confidence
In schemes for church unity which proposed
to amalgamate the various sectarian bodies
with the church Catholic, and believed that
the only unity possible must come from their
organizations being brought into conformity
with the historic Christian church.
The Bishop summed up the discussion with
lew words. He had no hope at present
the Church of Rome would abjure its errors
and invocations, and take once more truly
Catholic stand. He thought some unity
might be brought about with other religious
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-14
DEATHS.

In this city; Oct. y. at the Home for aged wo-
men, OF which place she had been a resident six
Years, Miss Emily Q. +. Manly, aged rs years 8
:, Funeral this afternoon at 100 O'Clock at the
Home. - M
In this city, Oct. ~, Alonzo b. Wheeler. aged
20 years months
Funeral on Saturday afternoon at O'Clock,
AT ms late residence, No. $50 Pearl street
In this city, Oct. 10. Isaac Isley Cummings
nj. d.. aged 80 years
In this city, Oct. lS, Daniel l. DeIand aged 70
years IL months. y
Funeral on Saturday afternoon at 2 40 o'clock
at MS home. 542 Congress street.
In this city. Oct 10, Mrs. Catharine wife of the
late owen Cohley, aged 81 years 6 months
. lFuneral on Saturday morning al 30 q, lock
from NO 81 Hammond street. keql; en- H. ass at
the Cathedral. ~
In Deering, Oct, ~ Harriet Revere frances,
aged 81 years months.
lFuneral this Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
at the residence OF Grenville NJ. Stevens Deer,
ing ~
10 Limington, Oct II. Mary Anna, wife Of Au-
gustus A. StrOut aged "a years
ln Freeport. Oct. IL, Abby A. daughter of AID
olson and Harriet Townsend
Funeral this Friday afternoon at o,clock NJ
her fathers residence.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-14

About $50 carpenters assembled in X. of l..
nan wednesday evening to form carpen-
'ers union. The meeting was called to
oroer by MIR. John NJ. Todd, who made a
oriei' ont interesting and pointed speech in
FAVOR OF the proposed organization. He was
followed by Mr.. Clinkard. who explained in
detail the objects. aims and duties of the
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of
America. A recess was then taken and a
paper circulated to obtain the names of those
wishing to form local union.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-14
plphtherIa.


lhere were but two new cases of diphthe-
ria reported to the Board Of Health yester-
uay, one on Fore and one on Clark street.
Mr.. W. p. Larkin, the janitor Of the Cen
Ter street, has thoroughly fumgated his
school house.
Dr. Smith of the Board of Health says
AT present so far as the Board of Health
nave any knowledge cases of diphtheria to
,he number of IA exist in the following loca-
tions
russell street, one case
prospect street, one case.
Spring street. one ease
orange street. one case
SHongIess street, near Grove, one case.
Deerlng street. one case.
federal street. one case.
Monument street one ease
commercial street, one case.
Mescott street, three cases.
fore street, one case
clark street, one case.
Inc houses on which these cases exist are
all placarded and may be plainly seen so
there can be no excuse for failure to keep
away from them. Many of these patients
were reported so long ago that they must
now be convalescent
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-14
VISITING KNIGHTS TEmplAR.
Their Arrival and Reception at
Portland.

The olivet Commandery, Knights Tenn
plar, OF Lynn, Mass, arrived in this city
yesterday afternoon on the 440 train. The
visitors were received by delegation of Sir
Knights from Portland Commandery and
escorted to the Falmouth Hotel, where they
will stop during their visit here. At IL a.
M, before leaving home, the visitors par
took OF lunch, and at p IN. they took the
train for this city. While enroute they were
met by Eminent Sir Knight Hodgdon who
welcomed them as guests to Portland, and at
North Berwick delegation from this city
welcomed them in behalf of the Portland
Commandery.
The following is the roster of the visiting
commandery:
Eminent Commander-sir ]. Herbert Bowen.
Generallissimo-SIr Robert l.. Almy
Captain General-Sir George A. Breed.
Prelate-Em. Sir William d. Pool
Senior Marden-Slr John NJ. vennard.
Junior Warden-Sr Benz. w. RowelI
Treasurer-Sir Joseph W. Haines
Recorder Sir William b. Phillips
Standard Bearer-Sr r. K. Hillard
Sword Bearer Sir Austin S. Lynde.
Warder-Sir j. r. Hughes.
Third Guard-Sir Hubert /. Smith.
Second Ss9eSs GnardoSir George ". Gutterson.
First Guard-Sir James L. Pool.
Sentinel-Sir Charles K. Irving.
The following Sir Knights are members of
the staff of Eminent Commander Sir J. Her.
bert Bowen L: EN-. Sir Charles c. Fry, EN-.
Sir N. B. Fletcher. and EN- Sir Charles E.
Parsons.
The following constitutes the honorary
staff OF the Eminent Commander:
: EN-; Sir George H. Allen, Dep. CIR. Com. of g.
EN-. Sir Samuel G. Stiffness, CIR. Lecturer of G
q. of Mass. and r. /.
= En- En- Sin James Swords, CIR. Capt-General of G.
En-. Sir Erastus H. Doolttle, P. c. of VIM. Park
man Commandery.
Elm. Sir Charles j. Moves p O. of St Omer
Commandery of South Boston.
En-. Sir Charles e. Pierce, Com of st. Omer
Commandery of South Boston.
Elm. Sir Albion II. WEIGH Com of Winslow
Lewis Commandery of Salem
EN- EN-; slr John L. Stevenson, P. c. of Boston
En-. Sir John Hills p. G. of Trinity Command
cry of Hudson.
mandery of Hudson.
The Lynn Band, of "a pieces, C. II. Ward
leader, accompanied the Sir Knights of
Lynn and headed the march from the depot,
which was taken through Commercial, Park,
Spring. High, Congress and Middle streets.
to the hotel On arriving at the hotel the
ranks were broken with orders to report.
with oyercoats. in line at o'clock in the
morning.
Alter supper an excellent concert was
given at the hotel by the Lynn Band and an
Informal reception was held. The rotunda
OF the Falmouth presented most animated
scene last evening as the merry Sir Knights
passed hither and thither or chatted in gay
groups. Today the visitors, who number
about so men, will drive about town, and at
l.3o p. m dinner will be rendered them
under the supervision of Caterer Robinson
at Masonic Hall. Ate p. m. the train will
be taken for home
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-14

The Maine Branch of the Woman's Board
OF Foreign Missions, held its semi-annual
meeting in the First Parish church in Var
mouth, Thursday, October 10. The meeting
was opened by the Rev. Mr.. Reynolds. A
good number were in attendance and felt
more than repaid for their effort to attend.
Miss Clara Hamlin from Turkey, the first
missionary sent out by the society, also the
nrst TO return, was present. with words of
encouragement, and was most cordially re-
ceiyed. Miss A. b. Child of Boston, editor
of Life and Light" gave a very interesting
address, A vote of thadks were passed to
the ladies of the parish for the warm well
come and hountiful collation. served by them
Also for courtesies of the Grand Trunk and
Maine Central railroads.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-14
PERSONAL.

w. ID. Looney, Esq, went to Hebron yes.
terday, where he spoke before the students
OF Hebron Academy last evening on the
Irish question.
Mrs. Catherine Conley died in this city
yesterday. aged 81 years and months. She
possessed her faculties to the last. She
immigrated from County Louth, Ireland, in
1874, and has witnessed the growth of the
city since that time. Her husband died in
1859, and she leaves two sons and daughter
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-14
Good Tenp,ars.

The Grand Lodge of Maine of Good Tenn
plars will hold its Both semi-annual session
at Town Hall, Waterville. Friday, and ii
promises to be largely attended if the weather
is propitious. The Grand Council is now in
session here and Grand Secretary Bracket
will be able to-day to report the Order in its
usual hourishing condition with $50 lodges
and about 10000 members in the State, and
also juvenile department including over
5000 children.
The local lodge will give visiting members
a reception tonight and the business SEES
sion will open at 10 a. m. Tomorrow. Half
fare to members over the railroads.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-14

boo IS; He deplored the evil of schisms
dc claimed that no other religious body
nag ever made uchIliberal concessions for
unity as the Episcopal church. She was
t tsauy 10 concede everything but the essen
tiai' w. the Catholic faith, the saerameuts.
ana the apostolic ministry.
lie spoke with charity and cordial appre-
cialion OF the work of others, and reioieed
enat ~ Shrist was preached, But he wanted
al CHRISTIANS to unite on the basis Of the
carry and undivided church.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-14

William Reynolds Of Illinois, president Of
the International Sunday School convention
who has been in attendance upon the State
Sunday School convention at Gardiner, just
closed, has been invited to address the Sun
day School teachers of Portland and vicinity,
and all interested in Sunday School work, in
the hall Of the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION this afternoon at 43O o'clock. This
address will take the place of the usual
lessons. Doubtless the seating capacity of
the nail Will be fully tested on this occasion
as Mr., reynolds is very pleasing and in
structive speaker.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-14
Yesterdays Fish Arrivals

For the last three days fishing has been
difficult on account of the heavy winds. and
the catch has been small Yesterday. how
ever, quite an amount of cod and haddock
were received, the following vessels landing
cargoes Fanny Thrasher, 5000 pounds
George Washington. 1000 pounds; Willie
and Alice, 10000 pounds; Moses b. Lin
scott, 5000 pounds; James A. Coffin, $1,000
pounds; S. II. Pinkham. 1000 pounds.